Friends of Broughty Castle

01/01/2026

Sending all our supporters our very best for the New Year! 🏰 Hoping for a successful outcome for our historic castle in 2026!
Kind regards from the FOBC Chairman and committee🥂

16/12/2025

TRADERS FIGHT TOILETS CLOSURE
Our thanks to The BFTA who once again are taking a lead role to safeguard Broughty Ferry amenities.
If you haven’t yet completed the DCC budget questionnaire below then PLEASE DO. You only need to fill out the parts that concern you 👇

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13/12/2025

PROPOSED ROCK GARDENS TOILETS CLOSURE
Please read this post and let our local authorities know what you think!
You do not need to complete all of the questionnaire- skip to the parts about the possible closure of the Bridge Street facilities or anything that concerns or impacts you ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CvqfFinsW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/12/2025

BROUGHTY FERRY GOOD CAUSES CALENDAR 🌲
A beautiful memento supporting the local community 👇

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27/11/2025

OUR EVER-CHANGING CASTLE
Taken a couple of days ago by FOBC supporter Jim Glover 📸 read below what Jim had to say…
‘I've often said that you can take hundreds of photos of the castle and no two would be alike. Took these three within thirty minutes of each other tonight. I rest my case!’

19/11/2025

BROUGHTY FERRY CHARITIES CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE. Published annually by The Broughty Ferry Traders Association all profits are used to support local good causes. The BFTA financially support the Friends of Broughty Castle.
To purchase your copy (£10) please visit local shops including Accessorise at Millars, Gillies, Paper Kisses & Eduardo Alessandro Studios.
MAIL ORDER purchases can be made online 👇
https://www.eastudios.com/shop/modern-scottish-gifts/our-gift-shop/broughty-ferry-2024-calendar

📸 featured photograph ‘Defiant’ by Grant Moir

19/11/2025

A HISTORY OF BROUGHTY CASTLE -an illustrated talk by Charles Webster. FREE but booking essential see below 👇
MONDAY 24th November, 7.30pm at The Brook, 343 Brook Street

17/11/2025

A stunning sunset image of Broughty Castle captured at the weekend by supporter and BFTA member Kuljit Athwal Photography 📸

29/10/2025

🗣️ HAVE YOUR SAY:SUPPORT YOUR CASTLE 🏰

Morning folks — calm but wet seas on the Tay, but a bit of a storm brewing over the Ferry.

Broughty Castle Museum has now closed for the winter — the first time in living memory it’s been shut for an extended off-season. Officially, it’s a “seasonal closure,” but many locals are asking if this is the start of something more permanent.

Under Dundee City Council and Leisure & Culture Dundee (LACD), the Castle’s future is under review — with phrases like “cease operation” appearing in reports. Not exactly the language that fills you with confidence.

The Castle isn’t just a museum — it’s our link to the sea, our skyline, our story. It draws thousands to the Ferry, supports local cafés and shops, and gives our kids a living sense of Dundee’s past.

💬 So what do you think?
– Should the Castle ever close its doors for winter?
– Should the grounds remain open for walkers, families and visitors even when the museum’s shut?
– Or should the Council guarantee year-round access to a public treasure?

Pop your thoughts below 👇
Because if we go quiet now, those stone walls might stay that way.


📸 artistic rendering by Jim Glover

28/10/2025

CASTLE CHAMPION RAFFLE HAMPER! 🏰
Please drop in to Love Your Planet Broughty Ferry
and ‘Support Your Castle’ by purchasing a raffle ticket to WIN THIS FABULOUS HAMPER! All proceeds will be donated to the castle campaign!
Friends of Broughty Castle

LAST FEW DAYS TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS to help save Broughty Castle, you can also support the “Friends of Broughty Castle” campaign by making a donation, contacting your local Dundee City councillors to voice your support, and sharing campaign information to raise awareness. The campaign is urging the council to commit to multi-year core funding to ensure the museum can be reliably staffed and opened year-round.